Amiga Phoenix
Hi Stu –
The German computer chain Escom, with some 200 retail stores in Germany, has
taken title to the Amiga technology and inventory and plans to begin
manufacturing Amiga's under contract to a Chinese corporation. Prior to their
purchase of Commodore, Escom had also purchased the largest computer retail
store chain in England.
There is some talk that Escom has started negotiations with Commodore UK, to
either contract them for European distribution, or purchase them completely.
Escom has indicated a desire to enter the US PC market, but felt they would
just be another PC clone manufacturer. Now, with the Amiga, they feel they have
a flagship product that will give them an edge.
Although CEI is open to assisting with US distribution, there has been no word
of Escom/CEI talks yet. Escom may want to do it on their own.
Further, they have indicated that some 18 months has already been spent
developing the PowerPC version of the Amiga, so it may be ready soon.
Hank
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